> I have a Kitfox one with two modifications. How can I replace the piece
> of metal that reinforces two bolts that are used when you fold the
> wings out at the leading edge? They look like they have four rivets
> each. How can I get to them? On one side is a wing tank and the other
> has a storage compartment. The metal pieces are broken on one side and
> bent inward on the other side. Do I need to purchase these metal
> pieces or can they be fabricated? What gage of metal is used and how
> can they be shaped?
>
> Jerry Novak
> Pulaski, WI
Jerry, I agree with the advice to contact Kitfox LLC. Those wing attach reinforcement
pieces are curved to match the inside of the spar and are zinc coated.
They come as rectangular pieces that you shape and drill the holes in.
The butt rib needs to come off to remove the old and replace the new inserts.
It looks like a daunting job but it can be done. Not too bad a job if you have
experience building a wing. The epoxy will soften with heat from a heat gun.
[/b]You must not scratch the spar with any kind of metal scraping tool when removing
the old epoxy. Some micro baloons are mixed in the new epoxy to prevent
the dissimilar metals from touching. You need the instructions from kitfox LLC
if you can't find someone with experience to coach you through it.
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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA
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